Freedom to Fish Act
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S 421 — Freedom to Fish Act
Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1028-1029)
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This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Freedom to Fish Act - Prohibits the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers from taking any action (after August 1, 2012) to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam owned by the Corps. Requires the Chief to cease implementing any restricted area resulting from such action taken between August 12, 2012, and the date of enactment of this Act and to remove any barriers constructed in connection with that area. Provides that installing and maintaining sirens, strobe lights, and signage for alerting the public of hazardous water conditions shall not be considered to be an action to establish a restricted area.
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Read S 421 on the official United States source →Action History
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1028-1029)
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1028)
Sponsors
- Lamar Alexander · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 421 do?
- Freedom to Fish Act - Prohibits the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers from taking any action (after August 1, 2012) to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam owned by the Corps. Requires the Chief to cease implementing any restricted area resulting from such action taken between August 12, 2012, and the date of enactment of this Act and to remove any barriers constructed in connection with that area. Provides that installing and maintaining sirens, strobe lights, and signage for alerting the public of hazardous water conditions shall not be considered to be an action to establish a restricted area.
- Who sponsors S 421?
- S 421 is sponsored by Lamar Alexander (R).
- What is the current status of S 421?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S 421?
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